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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired corroded / holed -previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases over axle corroded / very holed (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded / holed (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front sill dented / corroded (inner / outer)
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
headlamp patterns poor
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both outer sills covered by plastic trims
exhaust corroded
offside rear tyre worn uneven
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both outer sills covered by plastic trims
exhaust corroded
offside rear tyre worn uneven
underside of vehicle corroded
Front Upper large amount of play in both suspension top mounts wheel free
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front seatbelt retraction poor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust shield loose, hanging on pipe
brake pad warning message on dash
headlamp patterns poor
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 33% (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper large amount of play in both suspension top mounts wheel free
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front seatbelt retraction poor
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust shield loose, hanging on pipe
brake pad warning message on dash
headlamp patterns poor
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper insecure
Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill just outside 30cm prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill just outside 30cm prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside and offside sills covered by side skirts but likely to be heavily corroded
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, inner sill and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, inner sill and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear bumper held on with tape
Sills and inner wings covered and very corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both front inner sills holed
both front out riggers holed
unable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts fitted
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both front inner sills holed
both front out riggers holed
unable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts fitted
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both rear tyres worn uneven
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn uneven
rear exhaust corroded
Coolant leak near rear heater pipe evidence
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sweating (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak near rear heater pipe evidence
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sweating (5.3.2 (b))
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING
OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT SLIGHT WEEP
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING
OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT SLIGHT WEEP
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Undertray fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Undertray fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear both tyres excessivly perished
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres perished
child seats fitted
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear tyres perished
child seats fitted
Both rear tyres perished
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both rear tyres perished
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear tyres perished
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear tyres perished
n/s handbrake cable corroded
o/s/r hand brake cable broken
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
centre exhaust holed and corroded
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/r tyre perished
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split
n/s/r tyre slightly perished
o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split
n/s/r tyre slightly perished
o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
n/s inner drivesaft gaitor split
o/s inner drivesaft gaitor split
unable to check inner brake pads
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AF57 MVK is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
Across all 2007 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 100,045 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF57 MVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AF57 MVK is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2007.
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